Choosing a career can feel overwhelming, but what if your personal interests could actually help guide the way? In this episode of the Build Your Path Podcast, we talk with John Whitty from Canopy Team about how he discovered a career path that connects with the things he enjoys most.
John shares real advice on how to explore your passions, try new opportunities, and stay true to yourself while preparing for the future. Whether you’re still figuring out what comes after high school or curious about careers in construction and beyond, this episode will show you that building a career doesn’t mean giving up what you love — it means finding ways to bring it along with you.
Find your perfect career today at buildyourpath.org!
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Choosing a career can feel overwhelming, but what if your personal interests could actually help guide the way? In this episode of the Build Your Path Podcast, we talk with John Whitty from Canopy Team about how he discovered a career path that connects with the things he enjoys most.
John shares real advice on how to explore your passions, try new opportunities, and stay true to yourself while preparing for the future. Whether you’re still figuring out what comes after high school or curious about careers in construction and beyond, this episode will show you that building a career doesn’t mean giving up what you love — it means finding ways to bring it along with you.
Find your perfect career today at buildyourpath.org!
Unexpected Interns: Hiring Passion & How to Support Young Builders
Build Your Path
27 minutes 18 seconds
2 years ago
Unexpected Interns: Hiring Passion & How to Support Young Builders
Emma meets with MCCEI's intern and they chat about what it takes to get hired as a summer intern, why employers should think about hiring passion over 'relevant' experience, and how marketing/communications/creative majors can benefit from looking towards the construction industry.
For more information on the Build Your Path series go to https://mccei.org/build-your-path/
Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation (MCCEI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to promoting, developing, and connecting career opportunities in the built environment. To find more information about us go to https://mccei.org
Huge thank you to episode 4 sponsors Johns Hopkins University and Whiting-Turner Construction. Their partnership supports the work we do and is vital to furthering the build environment in Maryland.
For more information on careers in the construction industry or to view the latest edition of our Build Your Path Guidebook visit https://mccei.org/build-your-path/
Build Your Path
Choosing a career can feel overwhelming, but what if your personal interests could actually help guide the way? In this episode of the Build Your Path Podcast, we talk with John Whitty from Canopy Team about how he discovered a career path that connects with the things he enjoys most.
John shares real advice on how to explore your passions, try new opportunities, and stay true to yourself while preparing for the future. Whether you’re still figuring out what comes after high school or curious about careers in construction and beyond, this episode will show you that building a career doesn’t mean giving up what you love — it means finding ways to bring it along with you.
Find your perfect career today at buildyourpath.org!
